Milk Carton Boat Races

          

 

A classic Rose Festival event and family-friendly community tradition dating back to 1973, the Milk Carton Boat Race returns in 2019 for a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Children and adults race and show off their handmade, human-powered boats that float only by means of recycled milk cartons and jugs. Creatively-constructed watercraft will compete in nine categories, with one entry earning a place in history by winning the new People’s Choice Award.

 

Admission is free for spectators and participants. There is no cost to enter a boat in the race.  Festivities take place at the historic Westmoreland Casting Pond in the Sellwood Neighborhood of Southeast Portland. 

 

 

 

 

1.  Read “Race Information and Rules”  (PDF).

2. Design and build your boat and give it a name.

3. Register online. 

4.  Have all boat riders sign a Waiver and bring them with you on race day.

5.  On race day bring your boat, waivers and enthusiasm.  Check in and boat inspection opens at 9:30 am. Onsite registration is also available from 9:30-10:30 am.

 

For questions contact Ilse Kindler at dameijk@gmail.com